73: Understanding and Addressing Teen Mental Health

<p>Better understand how to navigate teen mental health issues in our latest episode, featuring Robin Glenn, chief strategy and business development officer with 7 Mindsets. She’ll help demystify typical teen behavior from red flags, provide tips for creating supportive environments at home and school, and share methods for fostering open communication on sensitive issues. </p> <p>Robin Glenn is an accomplished therapist with over 25 years of experience in working with at-risk teens and their families. She founded BASE Education, a student mental health solution acquired by 7 Mindsets in January 2023. As chief strategy and business development officer with 7 Mindsets, Robin oversees curriculum development and strategic initiatives, further expanding the integrative capabilities and partner access to the highest quality program. Prior to founding BASE, Robin’s professional work included roles as a school-based therapy specialist for at-risk teens, private practice therapist for adolescents and their families, treatment coordinator for intensive in/outpatient teen programs, and research specialist in clinical trials for adolescents with addictions. While serving in her various roles, Robin served on panels and boards for various teen organizations, and she has and continues to train law enforcement, school administrators and faculty, medical professionals, and members of the community through various speaking engagements and seminars on issues pertaining to at-risk youth.  Robin is also on the advisory council for the Jake Jabs Center for Entrepreneurship for the University of Colorado at Denver Business School. </p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p> <ul> <li>Create an intentional space so you can understand where your teens are coming from. They often don’t know to talk about their feelings unless we make the space to give them the opportunity.</li> <li>Create this space in a private setting away from others, allow time so no one feels rushed, sit side by side, set the tone to make it an easy-going experience.